Category:Informational

US Car Sales Jump In November

After a brutal two years that saw the worst conditions for the automotive industry since the great depression, things have finally turned around. Car sales in the USA in November were very strong, growing at a pace of 17 percent, and leading experts to revisit their estimates for sales in... Continue reading

Upcoming Auto Shows and Meets

If you’re a classic car, muscle car, or just an old car enthusiast, you’ve probably been to a few car shows and swap meets over the course of the past few years. Whether you just like to collect these cars, or throw them up on an Automotive Lift to tinker on... Continue reading

US / Korea Free Trade Agreement Finalized

For many years, since the Bush administration, the US has been attempting to close a free trade agreement with South Korea. Many European nations already have trade agreements with Korea, and the US and Korea were having difficulty closing a deal. This led to concerns that the US would be... Continue reading

Record Attendance at This Year’s Automotive Shows

If you attended the AAPEX or SEMA shows this past November, you already know how crowded it was. For those of you who did not, you missed a great event with lots of interesting vendors, manufacturers and products. And you missed some record crowds. Independent estimates of attendance well above... Continue reading

Chevy Volt is MotorTrend 2011 Car Of The Year.

Motor Trend has announced it’s car of the year. It’s the new and innovative Chevy Volt. This unique vehicle is the first electric car to win this coveted prize. One of the judges on the panel said, “This is a fully developed vehicle with seamlessly integrated systems and software, a car that... Continue reading

Bosch Aquires RTI Technologoies

Big news for the Automotive Equipment industry in the form of a press release on December 8th. The Bosch Group announced that it acquired RTI Technologies. RTI is well known for it’s high quality auto shop equipment. We have been carrying their products for over 6 years now. Their products include... Continue reading

Remembering Pearl Harbor

Our post today was going to be about Automotive Lifts, but when we were reminded that this was the anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, we decided to take the opportunity to remember the “day that will live in infamy” as Franklin D. Roosevelt aptly phrased it. 69 years have passed... Continue reading

Much To Be Thankful For

In these tough economic times, It can sometimes be difficult to look through all the negative news you hear on the TV each evening. The unemployment rate has remained over 9% the entire year. Many car dealerships have closed down due to the auto manufacturers consolidating. They’ve closed up shop... Continue reading

Old Cars Price Guide

One handy trade publication we highly recommend is Old Cars Weekly magazine. We like it so much, we frequently advertise in it. They post articles catering to classic car enthusiasts who want tips on modifying their favorite vintage ride, and other related subjects. They also put out frequent Price Guide... Continue reading

The Importance of Using the Proper Fluid in Your Automobile

Consumer Reports recently ran an article illustrating the importance of using the proper fluids in your vehicle. One surprising note from the article – Filling your windshield washer fluid reservoir with water is a breeding ground for the bacteria that causes Legionnaires disease. Who knew? So now, it’s not just... Continue reading